Archdeacon Will 1745/6 #35, Malew, of Margaret Shimmin als Quayle als Quirk, of Whitestone:

KK Malew, 1^st February 1745/6: This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of Margaret Shimmin als Quirk of this parish being of perfect mind and memory at the making thereof. First, recommended her soul to God and her body to Christian burial. Item, she bequeathed to her son Robert Shimmin all her part of the dwelling houses called the Whitestone houses together with her part of the garden and haggary thereunto belong as also the croft called Whitesone Croft. Item, to her son Thomas Quayle twenty shillings legacy. Lastly, she nominated and appointed her son William Shimmin sole Executor of all the rest of her goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever. Witnesses: Charles Quayle, Henry Clucas.

At a Court of Correction, February 16^th, 1745/6: The Executor is sworn in Court in form of Law and hath given pledges for payment of debts and legacies vizt., Nicholas Bridson & Henry Clucas.

April 23^rd, 1748: Thomas Quayle came this day to the Registry and acknowledged to have received the 20 shillings legacy left unto him by the death of his mother Margaret Shimmin and does hereby acquit and discharge her Executor forever for the same. [signed] Thomas Quayle."